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UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Morgan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Morgan, a seasoned enterprise software industry leader and former Co-CEO of SAP, will succeed Chris Todd, who steps down after 17 years with the company.
1. Jennifer Morgan’s Background and Experience:
- Previous Roles: Former Co-Chief Executive Officer of SAP, becoming the first female CEO of a company on the DAX index.
- SAP Tenure: Over 16 years, overseeing impactful strategic growth initiatives and serving on the executive board from 2017 to 2020.
- Most Recent Role: Global Head of Portfolio Operations at Blackstone, partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to accelerate growth and create value.
- Board Member: Member of the UKG Board of Directors since 2021, bringing deep industry insight and experience.
2. Leadership Transition:
- Chris Todd’s Tenure: Served as CEO since 2022 and contributed 17 years to UKG, including leading the successful integration of Kronos and Ultimate Software.
- A Legacy of Success: Todd’s leadership established UKG as one of the largest privately held software companies globally, serving over 80,000 organizations worldwide.
3. Vision and Goals:
- Strategic Vision: Morgan aims to propel UKG forward by leveraging her operational expertise and understanding of customer needs.
- Customer Focus: Committed to driving value for customers, partners, and employees through continuous evolution and innovation.
- Future Growth: Focused on reshaping how companies achieve talent and culture objectives with UKG’s HR, talent, payroll, and workforce management solutions.
4. Industry Impact and Recognition:
- Awards and Recognition: Named one of the Most Powerful Women in Business by Fortune and one of the Most Powerful Women in the World and Technology by Forbes.
- Leadership Awards: Recipient of the Great Place to Work CEO For All Leadership Award.
5. Statements from Leadership:
- Aron Ain, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors: Expresses confidence in Morgan’s ability to drive UKG’s success and rapid growth.
- Jennifer Morgan, Incoming CEO: Shares her vision for UKG, emphasizing the company’s culture-first solutions and commitment to innovation.
- Chris Todd, Outgoing CEO: Reflects on his tenure and expresses confidence in Morgan’s leadership for UKG’s future.
With Jennifer Morgan at the helm, UKG is poised for a new era of growth and innovation in the HR technology space. Morgan’s extensive experience and strategic vision will guide UKG in delivering exceptional value to its global customers, driving the company’s success in the rapidly evolving industry.
